Automobile and window washer



Aug. 14, 1951 L. R. RICH AUTOMOBILE AND WINDOW WASHER Filed DeC. l5,1947 /NVENTOR M ./..l.l,` M an w l; M fi n 21,1 2 @by Patented Aug.14,@1951 2,564,031 AUTOMOBILE AND wlnpow WASHER e Lloyd R. Rich,iiayvar, Calif.' 4application December 13, 1947, serial No. 791,599

This Vinvention relates Ato improvements in means for washing automotivevehicles, windows,

and the like, and provides a novel Washer to be operated by hand, inremote relation to the, object being washed, and in which the supply ofwater is under constant control, so that the clothing of the personoperating the device will not be subjected to splash or spray of water.

It also provides a novel brush or washing'element which can be removedor replacedat will, one which is easily applied or removed, and to whichwater is delivered directly and in which the pressure of the water isrelieved to maintain a substantially vconstant pressure irrespective ofthe volume of Water delivered. p i y The Washing element is encased'overa flexible head member to prevent marring `and to permit theWashing element to conformto the shape or curvature of the surfacesbeing washed.

Automotive bodies are conventionally 4washed with Sponges or rags,holding a hose in one hand while operating the sponge `or rag withtheother. This requires that the person doing the-.washing must standclose with hisclothing exposed to the flow, splash and spray, and whenthe water is exceptionally cold, the hands are subjected to practicallyfreezing temperatures` continuously.

With my invention it is nevernecessary to get the hands or clothing wet,so-that car washing canV be carried out relatively comfortablyirrespective of the temperature of the water, and, if desired, hot watercan as readily be used `Where a supply is available.

The objects and advantages of the invention are as follows:

First, to provide a remote control device for washing automotive bodiesand the like.

Second, to provide a device as outlined in which Water is delivereddirectly to the washing device.

Third, to provide a device as outlined in which the supply of water isunder constant control, so as to limit delivery to the most desirableow.

Fourth, to provide a Ydevice as outlined with a flexible head to preventmarring of the surfaces being cleaned.

Fifth, to provide a device as outlined with a flexible head providedwith passages to relieve the pressure between the head and the washingelement.

Sixth, to provide a device as outlined with an easily replaceablewashing member to be supported on the flexible head.

Seventh, to provide the washing member with small apertures to passWater in restricted amount through the Washing member for directapplica- 2 claims. (c1. 154,128)

tion while passing additional water freely throughA the passages in thehead to overflow to provide a rinse for the surface about the washingmem-r ber. Eighth, to provide a device as outlined which is simple inconstruction and economical to,

manufacture. i

In describing the invention reference will be made to the accompanyingdrawings, in which:`

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the invention. I

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional elevation through the brushand head.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged bottom View of the head.

The invention includes a conduit I0 which simultaneously functions as ahandle and which may be of any desired length, about three to four-vfeet being most desirable for automobile wash?,- ing, Aand is preferablyformed of aluminum, av magnesium-aluminum alloy or of suitable plasticmaterial, and iscurved at one end as indicatedA at I I to form the headportion I2 at right angles to the handle portion II). This head portionis flared out as indicated at I3, and to which the flexible head III isattached and which is made considerably larger in diameter than thefiange I3 so as to extend therebeyond. This head is formed of anysuitable flexible material, such as live rubber, rubber or leatherbelting, or a flexible plastic, a vinyl resin plastic or, rubber beingparticularly suitable for the' purpose, and this head is Vprovided witha plurality of equally spaced passages I5 to relieve the water pressurewithin the Washing element and provide an overow over the top to providea rinse for the surface Washed. This head may be secured to the flangeI3 by any suitable means such as by means of rivets I6.

Attached to the end of the handle portion is a valve I1 with integralhandle I8 to which a hose I9 is attachable and which in turn isconnectable to a suitable source of either hot or cold Water as may bedesired, and this valve is preferably of the pushbutton type, having abutton 20 depression of which opens the valve, and instead of theconventional cumbersome lever, for ease of operation and minimum spanfor the fingers of the user, and for lightness. a leaf spring 2| issecured at one end to the valve housing as indicated at 22 under justsufficient tension to keep the spring against the button and flexible-to return to its initial position when released.

The handle permits a nger to grip Within the recess 23 withoutinterference when the spring lever is depressed,`with another fingercontrolling the valve.

The washing element 24 1s preferably formed of thoroughly cleaned sheeppelt of suiiicient area to extend around the edges of the head asindlcated at 25 and is provided with a multiplicity of fine apertures 26through the skin so that water will flow and distribute through the Wool21 and keep it saturated and provided with excess flow under the brushas washing is carried out, and a setionvof fabric 28 is attachedto theperipheral edges' o'f ther pelt leather and has e. tunnel 29 frned atits free end 'through which a draw string 3U is threaded. A

These brushes are attached by opening the gathered inside of the fabricheading and seating the head I4 therein, and drawing up and tying thedraw string 30.

When Washing a surfacekthe hose IQ is supplied with water underpressure, one hand grips the handle I8 with nger control of the lever2If, and the other hand may grip the handle portion- 1'0 'f the conduit;f

. EDep'ression of the lever 2| depresses the plunger Nall'owig water toflow through the conduit to the space between the pelt skin 3l and thehead `14. This water with sinall supply forces the Eskin away from theheard and the water passes through the apertures 26 and thence isdistributed and passes through the wool, practlcally ncjinereaching 'thepassages I5 because vof the pressuieappiid on 'the brush 24. with' agreater supply, the' skin `also leaves the head at the passages I5,water still passing through the apertures 26' and distributing throughth Wl, with the excess passing through the passages I5 arid over thetop'of the 'gathered tunnel tofiow therfever and over the sides of 'thebrush 'to' rinse the x"rea washed. Thus washing alone, 'er Wasliigwitl'i'sirriultaieaus rinsing is under corrtimi'is entrol by the hand.grasping the handle It, a the suppiy can be regulated te suit thespefciiic bifiiitib or requirement.

-I claim? Y i 1. Aill washing device leorn'pri"sing a hood 'type higeleieiitgorme'dp sheep pelt; afircular r f fe' real andyhviessed p p pv bly secured uiererri` rid having' an "Xial water inlet passage, andargini-aleA ity or apertures fpr'irred Iinsererbrough in r1ateraliv spcdrelatori t said weer met. passage to retrieve water 'pressure between'the flexible head and tue washing element-te prevemwarpirfg of theflexible head under pressure of water to prevent release of the washingelement, and for overflow of excess water from the space between thewashing element and the head to the top side of the head and over thehead and sides of the Washing element to serve as a rinse for thesurface being washed; said sheep pelt having a multiplicity of spacedfine apertures formed through the skinuthereof to diffuse water throughthe 'sheep' Tirelt-foijcontinuous cleansing.

2'. A washing device comprising; a conduit having a flared end forming aflange; a head `f (njxned of ilegiblel material and circular in form andhaving 1a 'central passage communicating with said conduit; said headbeing fixed to said flange; a plurality of escape passages formedthrough said "iiex'ible head substantially midway between theperipheries of said head and said flange; a hood of sheep pelt removablysecured over.. the. @geleide Ofsaid flexible head and about ther'eiznhrv the rofg 'withering a infiltiplicityjof passages iorr'nec'l`through the skin t ere'o'f to diffuse water through the wool orthemenrer continuous cleansing; said 'escape p'assafg'esY communicatingbetween the in'- sji'd'e "or said megane Ydie @op f the flexible head trelieve pressure touprevent warping of the ilegible head unclrrlfsaidpressure with corisluent 'for IIE D ftherhood 'oifr of the iiexiblehieaa and ira-provide toiinuous mise beth,

over the top and periphery [of the hood.

LLOYD R. RICH.. assurances maar) The fgnowingwrefees 'are of record inthe le of lthis patent: l UNITED :saw-ras APATENTS

